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The Tigers Den, which up until 2022 served as the school’s computer lab, has been spruced up this year with new murals of all 21 state medalists to have graced the Tiger uniform, including seven state champions. 

No. 4 St. Bede (14-9, 7-4) and No. 3 Marquette (15-8, 7-3) will meet for the TCC championship at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Roanoke-Benson.

Kewanee bowler Josie Lindsey is a two-time Master's champion, winning in 2021 and 2024.

Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed said a Wyanet man's death remains under investigation, but there is no evidence to suggest foul play or an assault.

The 18-year-old man found unconscious in the 100 block of East Second Street in Wyanet died as a result of exposure with no signs of trauma, Bureau County Coroner Kurt Workman said in a news release on Tuesday.

A Walnut home was a total loss Monday from fire after the chimney collapsed through the roof into the home, taking out the first floor.

As wind chills dipped well below zero Monday night, Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer was pleased to report to the City Council a warming center recently was opened in Princeton for people who do not have a place to sleep at night.

A look at area boys basketball standings on Jan. 21

Youth Service Bureau of IL Valley - Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley manages foster care placements for over 600 children throughout northern Illinois, including Bureau County, and they are in need of more foster families.

Bureau County-area girls basketball standings, including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton, L-P, Mendota, PC and St. Bede

Princeton Knights of Columbus will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals.

Schedule changes made for games including Bureau Valley, LaMoille, St. Bede and Princeton basketball teams

Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton recently underwent renovations to its sheltered care wing.

Savannah Bray led the Bruins with 17 points with Lili McClain adding 16 and Ashlyn Ehm with 14 to help St. Bede advance to Thursday's Tri-County Conference Tournament championship game.

Bureau county area scores for Jan. 20

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office

Princeton residents aren’t going to be able to get out of possible citations for unkempt yards by using the excuse that they are growing a pollinator garden.

Michael Zearing, Princeton planning and zoning administrator, said the city had four new commercial projects constructed in 2024 for a total of $4 million on the commercial side and about five residential units for a total of about $1.5 million on the residential side.

Princeton Mayor Ray Mabry warned extended stay facilities, such as Airbnb or Vrbo, to collect the city’s 5% pillow tax.

Princeton will keep its 1% sales tax on groceries after the state passed legislation that would eliminate the tax in 2026.

State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, was named a Deputy Leader.

Alleman went on a 10-0 run to end the first quarter and outscored Princeton 13-7 in the second quarter to take a 32-15 halftime lead on its way to a runaway 58-33 victory.

The Hall girls opened with a split of games in the first day of the Byron MLK Shootout. That and more results from Saturday's games including Bureau Valley, Princeton basketball teams.

A look at Bureau County area scores for Jan. 18

Rotary Club of Princeton recently collaborated with Midland States Bank and Bureau County United Way to provide a $2,500 donation to benefit the Bureau County Food Pantry.

After scoring just four points in the first half, Noah LaPorte scored 10 in the third quarter to lead Princeton on a 19-4 surge to take a commanding 45-22 lead at quarter’s end on the way to a 60-37 victory over E-P.

The Princeton Police Pension Fund Board will have a quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Princeton Police Department, 605 Elm Place.

Bureau County area scores for Jan. 17

A look at Bureau County statistical boys basketball leaders including Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, St. Bede on Jan. 17

Scouting is growing again in Central Illinois, and the Princeton area is no different.

Hall and Princeton post Three Rivers East victories, St. Bede in Tri-County play in girls basketball on Thursday night

Bureau County area scores for Jan. 16

La Moille Junior/Senior High School announced its honor roll for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. A * indicates a minimum 4.0 grade point average.

Boys basketball results for PCA, Hall, St. Bede and LaMoille

The first meeting of the year for the Coalition For Constitutional Rights will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Prouty Community Building, 435 S. Main St., Princeton.

Bureau Valley ran perfect attendance to all events into the new year before illness knocked three players out of action for Tuesday’s home game with Abingdon-Avon. This and more in this week's basketball notebook.

Bureau County Jail may yet house overflow inmates from Chicago, but the Bureau County Board tabled the proposal for additional study and discussion.

Princeton High School announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

Bureau Valley broke open a 2-point halftime game by riding out the Tornadoes of with Abingdon-Avon (A-Town) with a 28-19 second-half advantage on the way to a 59-48 win in Lincoln Trail Conference play.

A look at Bureau County area scores for Jan. 14

Princeton Christian Academy has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

The Mendota native took the lead in lap 4 and never looked back to win the 450 event in the 2025 season opener in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday. Sexton lived in rural LaMoille before moving to Florida.

Seneca landed the No. 1 seed for the 2025 Tri-County Conference boys basketball tournament, which will run Jan. 25-31.

The following marriage licenses were recorded Dec. 2, 2024, through Jan. 11, 2025, at the Bureau County Courthouse.

The following property transfers were recorded Nov. 18-30, 2024, at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office.

The Princeton High School Scholastic Bowl varsity and JV teams competed Saturday at the La Salle-Peru High School Invitational “Nerd Bowl.”

Bureau Valley, Hall and St. Bede girls teams all fall on Monday night

Bureau County area scores for Jan. 13

It was either man’s game until the very last ball with Dant edging Lawrence 248-247.

A look at area boys basketball standings on Jan. 13